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Franchise News

BresicWhitney named Sydney Contemporary’s first real estate partner

The agency's move from ambassador to inaugural Real Estate Partner deepens its ties to Sydney's arts scene as the fair marks ten years at Carriageworks.

Sam Thompson has joined Ray White Northern Beaches. Image supplied
Franchise News

Sam Thompson joins Ray White Northern Beaches

The Pittwater specialist will keep his exclusive focus on Bayview and Church Point, now backed by one of…

Jay Papasan - VP of Strategic Content. Image kw.com
Franchise News

Jay Papasan steps down as Keller Williams executive after 26 years

The co-author of bestselling productivity book The ONE Thing is leaving day-to-day leadership at Keller Williams to focus…

US and Gulf buyers now account for 55% of London ultra-prime property sales (£15m+), with American purchases jumping from 20% to 30% of deals, many driven by wealth in tech. Image: Getty
International

US and Gulf buyers revive London’s luxury property market

Ultra-prime deals worth £15 million or more (AUD $29 million-plus) jumped 26 per cent in the first half…

Brent Harriage and Janine Pepyat open First National Prom Country. Image supplied
Franchise News

Brent Harriage and Janine Pepyat open First National Prom Country

The South Gippsland duo have combined nearly four decades of experience to launch a new independent office in…

Homesnoop wins 2026 Top of the Props pitch battle. Image supplied
Partner Content

Homesnoop wins 2026 Top of the Props pitch showdown

Six PropTech businesses took to the stage at REACH Australia and New Zealand’s Top of the Props event,…

Endless Summer campaign finds the perfect buyer for a 1970s time capsule
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Endless Summer campaign finds the perfect buyer for a 1970s time capsule

A vintage car, a 1970s surfboard and pastel Tupperware turned a 50-year family estate into a nostalgic buyer…

BresicWhitney CEO Will Gosse and Allgenai founder Alex Stojcic. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Would rather be right than first – BresicWhitney’s AI approach

CEO Will Gosse explains why the agency is mapping property management and sales workflows before choosing any AI…

Oliver Jonker. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Justin Nickerson returns for third House For Life auction

The 2026 charity build in Wavell Heights will go under the hammer next month, with proceeds supporting premature…

Charles Corby. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

New buyer’s agency targets renovation and distressed properties

Charlie Property, launched by investor Charles Corby, says it received more than 150 client applications on its first…

(L-R) Vivien Yap, Hayden Groves, Breanna Ridge-Singh. Image Supplied
Franchise News

Vivien Yap and Hayden Groves merge WA real estate businesses

The combined Ray White operation will run under joint principals Vivien Yap and Breanna Ridge-Singh, bringing together 24…

(L-R) Melissa Pease, Kylie Segedin, and Josephine Cowling. Image supplied
Franchise News

Veteran Northern Beaches trio joins Ray White

Kylie Segedin, Melissa Pease and Josephine Cowling bring more than 100 years of combined local experience to Ray…

Bec Turner - First National Cleveland. Image supplied
Franchise News

Bec Turner joins First National Cleveland as BDM specialist

The property management business development specialist returns to the Redlands region where her real estate career began, bringing…

Harcourts Foundation backs Perth choir and Orange Sky fundraiser
Franchise News

Harcourts Foundation backs Perth choir and Orange Sky fundraiser

A grant for a 40-year-old Perth a cappella chorus and an auctioneer's volunteer effort for Orange Sky highlight…

Franchise News

Richard Shalhoub to lead new Agency team in Sydney CBD

The Agency has assembled a six-person team in Sydney's CBD, with plans to keep growing including a possible…

Display home strategy drives eight offers in two weeks
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Display home strategy drives eight offers in two weeks

A strategic price-by-negotiation approach and clever use of display village foot traffic delivered eight offers in 14 days…

How buyer momentum doubled in week three to secure a Cessnock sale
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How buyer momentum doubled in week three to secure a Cessnock sale

When database outreach met market headwinds, Bryce Gibson shifted to full exposure — and buyer numbers told him…

Developers are seeking to recast Marbella as a year-round base for globally connected founders and investors. Image: Getty/Lois
International

How a millionaires’ playground is racing to become a global tech hub

As Spain's Costa del Sol repositions itself as a tech and lifestyle hub, average prices in Marbella have…

Barry Plant Berwick Raises $72,000 For Make-A-Wish Australia
Franchise News

Barry Plant Berwick raises $72,000 for Make-A-Wish

A five-person office's inaugural Trivia Night has become the single highest fundraising community event in Make-A-Wish Australia's history.

Abdullah Choudhari - Stone Real Estate Principal. Image supplied
Franchise News

Stone Real Estate acquires Central Coast rent roll, relocates Wyong office

The acquisition of Brand Property The Entrance adds to principal Abdullah Choudhari's growing Stone business as the group…

Peter Schravemade and Antonia Mercorella
Partner Content

Proptech’s real problem isn’t the software, it’s the rollout

A new PropTech CoLab survey of 146 industry leaders finds change management, not technology, is now the biggest…

Twice-weekly buyer contact strategy delivers four-bidder auction for Wantirna original home
News

Twice-weekly buyer contact strategy delivers four-bidder auction for Wantirna original home

A disciplined communication strategy and renovation guidance turned an original-condition corner block into a four-bidder auction contest, with…

Opinion

REIV warns new Victorian bill could delay your settlements

REIV chief executive Toby Balazs argues proposed changes to the Sale of Land Act could stall genuine offers…

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Franchise News

Scott Dolce joins Belle Property network as Academy Manager

The new Academy Manager, Trainer and Coach says tough markets reward discipline, and there's a significant opportunity right…

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Franchise News

Belle Property Mornington and Mount Eliza opens third office in Seaford

Principals Brett Trebilcock and Bill Joycey have added a Seaford office to their Mornington and Mount Eliza businesses,…

eRealty appoints Paul Tyrrell as Chief Executive Officer. Image supplied
Supplier News

Paul Tyrrell named CEO of eRealty

The property media and technology company has brought in a View Media Group veteran to lead its next…

International

Manhattan luxury sales stall as new pied-à-terre tax bites

Only one home priced above US$10 million went into contract in a week that brokers say shows wealthy…

A vast official document lies open on a dark desk with its signature line conspicuously blank, yet from its bottom edge a neat grid of small suburban rooftops is already fanning out across the surface, the law taking physical form without anyone's hand touching the pen resting untouched beside it.
International

US housing law takes effect without Trump’s signature

The largest federal housing package in more than three decades passed into law without a presidential signature, after…

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People Moves

Mark Josem launches new Melbourne agency Storyhouse Real Estate

The Inner East specialist says his story-led, video-first campaigns are already seeing strong engagement and enquiries.

Ayesha Shahnawaz launches Harcourts Infinity. Image supplied
Franchise News

Ayesha Shahnawaz returns to Harcourts to launch Harcourts Infinity

A decade after starting her career with the brand, the Perth property professional is back with a new…

Rachael Campbell joins FOUNDIT. Image supplied
Franchise News

Rachael Campbell joins FOUNDIT as Noosa partner

The buyer's agent platform has appointed its first Noosa-based partner as it expands into one of Australia's most…

How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals
Franchise News

How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals

With standalone websites for every listing and a database of 30,000 followers, this sole agent says he delivers…

Tony Sesto has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Buxton Real Estate
Industry News

Tony Sesto appointed CEO of Buxton Real Estate

The former BMW, Honda and Marshall White leader says trust and human connection remain the most valuable assets…

The commercial sector faces dual challenges as business groups warn WFH legislation could permanently alter office occupancy levels and corporate leasing structures. Image: Getty/Lois
Industry News

New data reveals WFH laws risk driving jobs and investment out of Victoria

Peak business groups demand urgent changes to the proposed Work from Home Bill as new data reveals surging…

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Franchise News

From marine biology to real estate success through community service

Rachel Lawrie's journey from marine biologist to successful real estate agent demonstrates how service-focused values can build a…